Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selection is based on merit ranking (passing previous qualifying examination with 50% to less than 60% marks) and family income limit (not exceeding ₹1,20,000 per annum).
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal)
Q.Who is eligible for the Nabanna Scholarship?
Permanent residents of West Bengal studying in institutions within the state, with 50% to less than 60% marks in Class 10/12 (or 50% to less than 53% in Graduation) and an annual family income of ₹1,20,000 or less, who are not receiving any other scholarship.
Q.What is the scholarship amount?
Beneficiaries receive a financial grant of ₹10,000 per year.
Q.How is the scholarship money disbursed?
The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).